Our next Talk is on Thursday, 27th January 2022
The talk will be Live Streamed from The Station 7- 8.30pm
We plan to have a recording of this talk available too for all ticket holders for a time limited period after the event
Doors open 6.30pm, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG in the Engine Room
Prebooking essential for all tickets via Eventbrite:
The talk will be Live Streamed from The Station 7- 8.30pm
We plan to have a recording of this talk available too for all ticket holders for a time limited period after the event
Doors open 6.30pm, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG in the Engine Room
Prebooking essential for all tickets via Eventbrite:
Tickets for the meeting at The Station here:
Important to read our meetings Covid-19 policy on the Programme Page
eventbrite.co.uk/live-event
and for Zoom Tickets to access the talk Online here:
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Important to read our meetings Covid-19 policy on the Programme Page
eventbrite.co.uk/live-event
and for Zoom Tickets to access the talk Online here:
eventbrite.co.uk/online-zoom-event
"Woodchip as Mulch, Soil Health Improver and Propagation"
Ben Raskin
Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association
Ben Raskin
Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association
Most gardeners will have some experience of wood chip, usually as a mulch on paths. However there's much more to it than that.
Used as a mulch woodchip can help retain moisture, reduce weed numbers and even fight plant disease.
Woodchip can also build soil health and shift the fungal:bacterial ratio in soil.
You can even produce your own propagation compost and hot bed using woodchip.
It might even help in our efforts to combat climate change.
Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association, will share some of the latest research and grower experience from his new book “The Woodchip Handbook”.
https://www.soilassociation.org/staff-bios/ben-raskin
https://www.soilassociation.org/staff-bios/ben-raskin
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Coming Soon:
Bristol Seed Swap is live again in 2022
Sunday 13th February
with Talks, Stalls, Kids Area, Food, Information - and Seed Tables where you can browse ...
The Trinity Centre, BS2 0NW
https://www.bristolseedswap.com
brisseedswapvols@gmail.co is for volunteers; if you would like to get involved with organising Bristol Seed Swap, or would like to be a day volunteer for the next Swap in February 2022, use this address to get in touch.
Bristol Seed Swap is live again in 2022
Sunday 13th February
with Talks, Stalls, Kids Area, Food, Information - and Seed Tables where you can browse ...
The Trinity Centre, BS2 0NW
https://www.bristolseedswap.com
brisseedswapvols@gmail.co is for volunteers; if you would like to get involved with organising Bristol Seed Swap, or would like to be a day volunteer for the next Swap in February 2022, use this address to get in touch.
Horfield Community Orchard
Orchard Learning Programme starts February 2022
A hands-on and holistic programme with a combination of group learning days and one-to-one sessions. Participants will gain experience, knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for fruit trees for years to come.
The Programme guides participants through a growing season in an established community orchard. It begins as days are lengthening; trees, as well as pests and diseases, are waking up from dormancy, and the soil is stirring. It follows the fruiting arc from blossom, pollination and fruit set, through to ripening and harvest and participants will learn to tune in to, and be guided by, the characteristics and needs of individual trees of different ages, varieties, and conditions. Deadline for applicants 29th January
Contact for more information: hocopips@gmail.com Tel: 0117 3731587
Orchard Learning Programme starts February 2022
A hands-on and holistic programme with a combination of group learning days and one-to-one sessions. Participants will gain experience, knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for fruit trees for years to come.
The Programme guides participants through a growing season in an established community orchard. It begins as days are lengthening; trees, as well as pests and diseases, are waking up from dormancy, and the soil is stirring. It follows the fruiting arc from blossom, pollination and fruit set, through to ripening and harvest and participants will learn to tune in to, and be guided by, the characteristics and needs of individual trees of different ages, varieties, and conditions. Deadline for applicants 29th January
Contact for more information: hocopips@gmail.com Tel: 0117 3731587
Garden Organic produce an interesting monthly e-mail Newsletter which you can sign up to here: www.gardenorganic.org.uk/newsletter
Also posted on their website now are Webinars, Workshops and Self-guided online learning Courses. More details for these and for booking here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/events
You can find Talks and Events listed by other Local Groups of Garden Organic here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/local-events
A search in YouTube for "Chris Collins Organic Gardener" will find you lots of helpful demos. You can watch one on seed sowing here: https://www.youtube.com
Speaking of Podcasts here is an inspirational listen from BBC Radio4 (broadcast August 4th, 2019) "The Search for Esiah's Seeds": the story of Esiah Levy who saved seeds and changed lives:,https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007b4c
And for tips on maintaining your Herb plants here is a link to Jekka's Blog which also links to her video "Sowing Seeds": www.jekkas.com/blogs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
Some other regular events and a few local sites to watch (see also Links Page):
Incredible Edibles Bristol:
work parties and tours around the Urban Food Trail and more ... https://ediblebristol.org.uk Grow Wilder (formerly Feed Bristol): wildlife friendly gardening and sustainable food growing activities https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk Propagation Place, St Werbergs City Farm: you can explore the site as well as buy online https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk 
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Bristol Food Network:
want to get mucky in a Community Garden? or learn to look after chickens at a City Farm? ever wanted to pluck your own apple from a Shared Orchard? visit this mega city growing resource here .. https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org University of Bristol Botanic Gardens: 8 RHS Courses and many events throughout the year https://botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/ Windmill Hill City Farm: discover what's on here, events and courses https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk Community Farm Chew Magna: experience life on the life on the land, learn practical skills in nature conservation and more .. https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk |
Avon Organic Group is the local group in Bristol for everyone who is interested in organic gardening and organic foods.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Catch up with us on Facebook here
